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2584 days ago

Memorial horse trek for post-traumatic stress ends in Hanmer Springs

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

A memorial horse trek to raise awareness and funds for post-traumatic stress injury has finished in Hanmer Springs.

The trek, A Long Walk Home, took off from St Arnaud in the Nelson Lakes National Park on January 5.

Crossing 110 kilometres of high country station roads, the trek ended in Hanmer on Saturday with a memorial service at the Soldier's Block.

Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association Canterbury president Stan Hansen said the trust members and supporters were doing a great job to bring better awareness to PTSI and suicide prevention.

"There was a further need to talk about this thing and try and figure out what we can do to help.

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21 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2570 votes
11 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Charles Upham Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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